#EU considers banning imports of copper and some platinum‑group metals from Russia as part of new sanctions tied to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The move would extend trade restrictions targeting critical commodities. #EU #sanctions #FiatNews

#Bitcoin slid amid the broader selloff in risk assets and commodities, briefly dropping below $75,000 to a ten‑month low after a sharp end‑of‑week decline that saw prices fall under $80,000. Volatility remains elevated as investors reassess risk. #Bitcoin #FiatNews

#The U.S. dollar strengthened as markets weighed the potential impact of a Kevin Warsh Fed nomination; a firmer dollar pressured commodities. The Japanese yen weakened after Prime Minister Takaichi praised the benefits of a weaker currency, despite the finance ministry’s opposing stance. #FX #USD #FiatNews

#Oil prices corrected sharply after U.S. signals of possible de‑escalation with Iran: Brent and WTI fell about 5% following comments that eased fears of military escalation. The market had posted its strongest monthly gain in years prior to the move. #oil #Brent #FiatNews

#US ISM manufacturing beat expectations in January: the index jumped to 52.6 vs. consensus 48.5 (prior 47.9), its first move back above 50 in nearly a year. The stronger reading suggested rising activity and contributed to higher sovereign yields after the release. #ISM #economy #FiatNews

#Czech manufacturing stalled at the start of the year: the PMI slipped from 50.4 to 49.8 in January, moving back below the 50 growth threshold. Chief economist Dominik Rusinko noted the sector has passed its deepest downturn but substantial recovery is still awaited. #CzechRepublic #PMI #FiatNews

#Nvidia said its previously touted $100bn commitment to OpenAI is non‑binding and that any financing will be provided in stages. CEO Jensen Huang reiterated confidence in OpenAI but warned his firm’s current contribution will not approach the originally reported figure, reviving debate over circular funding deals. #Nvidia #OpenAI #FiatNews

Precious metals rout pressured equities: silver plunged nearly 40% from recent highs, one of the largest daily drops since the 1980s, while gold traded over 5% lower intraday. Extreme intraday swings and higher CME margin requirements amplified volatility and weighed on market sentiment. #gold #silver #FiatNews

An unexpected surge in orders pushed the US ISM manufacturing index to 52.6 in January, well above the 48.5 consensus and up from December’s 47.9. The print brings the headline index back into expansionary territory above the 50 mark for the first time in nearly a year. The increase was driven by a strong inflow of new orders, signaling a rebound in factory demand after recent weakness. A reading above 50 is conventionally interpreted as expansion in manufacturing activity. The monthly ISM snapshot will be monitored by markets and policymakers for signs of broader industrial recovery and improving production momentum. #ISM #manufacturing #USEconomy #FiatNews

Housing prices in the Czech Republic stopped rising at the end of last year: in the fourth quarter they were unchanged quarter-to-quarter, according to the report. Year-on-year, prices of older apartments, family houses and rents increased by more than 10%, but compared with the third quarter they largely stagnated. The figures show a pause in quarter-to-quarter price momentum at year-end despite continued double-digit annual increases in several segments. #CzechRepublic #Housing #RealEstate #FiatNews

The dollar is showing signs of weakening after an extended period of appreciation, according to a market commentary. That prior strengthening pushed the currency well above levels that parity in purchasing-power terms (PPP) would imply. The note highlights that recent dollar softness follows this long run-up and suggests the move should be seen in the context of the earlier overshoot relative to PPP-implied equilibrium. No specific figures were provided in the summary. The commentary frames this development against a contrasting trend in equities, asking whether waning confidence in the dollar is mirrored by greater investor appetite for stocks. #USD #FX #equities #FiatNews

The European Union is considering a ban on imports of copper and certain platinum-group metals from Russia as part of a package of new sanctions aimed at Moscow for its military invasion of Ukraine, according to reports dated 02.02.2026. The measures under discussion target key metal exports alongside other restrictions; officials say the move would be intended to further pressure Russia economically in response to the conflict. Copper and platinum-group metals are important industrial inputs for electronics, automotive and other sectors, and any formal decision could affect trade flows and supply chains tied to those commodities. #EU #Russia #copper #platinum #FiatNews

Earnings calendar highlights: major reports this week include Amazon (Aft‑Mkt), Alphabet (Aft‑Mkt), AMD (Aft‑Mkt), Palantir (Aft‑Mkt), Microsoft and Meta recently reported; other notable names due: Eli Lilly, Qualcomm, Snap and UBS among many regional and sectoral releases across the week. #FiatNews

Key data & events this week (2–6 Feb): Czech PMI and CPI prelims, US ISM manufacturing, ADP payrolls, US nonfarm payrolls (consensus +65k on Feb 6), average hourly earnings y/y 3.6% and unemployment 4.4%. ECB, BoE and CNB policy meetings also scheduled. #Macroeconomics #FiatNews

Nvidia/OpenAI funding rumors addressed: Jensen Huang denied media reports that Nvidia would invest $100 billion in OpenAI. He confirmed Nvidia will participate in funding but said the $100bn figure was non‑binding and overstated; the company expects a very large, but smaller, contribution. #NVDA #OpenAI #FiatNews

Oracle announces large capital plan: the company intends to raise $45–50 billion in 2026 via a mix of equity and debt to expand cloud capacity. Roughly half of the funding is expected from equity issuance, the remainder from a major bond offering early in 2026. #ORCL #FiatNews

Palantir preview: option markets imply about a ±9% move around results. Consensus expects record revenue with year‑on‑year growth north of 60%, but investors will scrutinize whether that growth can persist to justify the company’s elevated valuation after a strong 2025 run. #PLTR #FiatNews

Semiconductor sector test: AMD’s quarterly results (Tuesday) will be closely watched for datacenter momentum versus dominant rival Nvidia. AMD’s MI450X accelerator slated for H2 2026 is highlighted as a key moment to show technological competitiveness against Nvidia’s next generation. #AMD #NVDA #FiatNews

Big Tech earnings spotlight: Amazon and Alphabet report after Meta and Microsoft set contrasting precedents—Meta’s higher capex showed improved ad performance, while Microsoft’s heavy capex raised margin and cash‑flow concerns. Markets will watch whether capex boosts revenue and monetization. #AMZN #GOOGL #FiatNews

European policy calendar: ECB, BoE and Czech National Bank meetings are scheduled with rates widely expected to remain unchanged. The CNB has discussed easing later in the year but not likely in February; preliminary January inflation should ease in the euro area and Czechia. #ECB #CNB #FiatNews